The
Order of Ikhamanga (Silver) recognises South African citizens who have excelled
in the fields of arts, culture, literature, music, journalism and sport.
“Motaung
will be honoured for his achievements as a committed and dedicated footballer
and his outstanding contribution to the development of young football talent in
the country,” reads a statement by Chancellor of the National Orders, Dr
Cassius Lubisi.
Amongst
many leadership positions he holds in football, Motaung is a member of the PSL
Executive Committee and chairs the League’s Finance Committee. He is amongst
the founding members of the PSL who pioneered a new revolution that took South
African football to another level. He also served as a board member of the 2010
FIFA World Cup Local Organising Committee.
Mokanyane
said: “As the PSL, we are extremely proud of Mr Motaung and his contribution to
football in this country. His story will be told to many generations. His
contribution to football as a player and an administrator has been well documented.
In him, the PSL has one of the finest brains in sport administration in this
country and this recognition by President Zuma with the Order of Ikhamanga is
testament to that.”
Motaung
led a group of players and administrators when he formed Kaizer Chiefs FC in
1970 – a club that transformed South African football and became one of the
global brands in African football.
